Betrayal
Pronunciation: /bɪˈtreɪəl/
Betrayal (noun)
- An act of not keeping faith with someone, especially by telling secrets or helping an enemy.
- A serious failure to stay loyal to a person, group, or cause, often causing harm or loss.
- The sharing of private or protected information that should be kept hidden, usually to gain advantage.
Examples
- Her apology could not undo the betrayal of his trust.
- The team felt betrayal when the promise was ignored.